Game 2 of the Stanley Cup final goes down on Thursday. The Vegas Golden Knights [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights] became the first team since the 2015 Chicago Blackhawks [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/chicago-blackhawks] to win Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final in its opponent's building. Chicago went on to win the Cup that year. Vegas has a chance to take a monumental 2-0 series lead over the Carolina Hurricanes [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes] on Thursday. Teams that lead 2-0 in the best-of-seven final have a 50-5 series record. Here are the latest Stanley Cup final odds [https://sports.betmgm.ca/en/blog/league/nhl/?utm_source=thehockeynews&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=nhl_blog_page] from BetMGM, new stories and the top scorers of the playoffs. NEXT GAME Game 2: Vegas at Carolina, Thursday, June 4, 8 p.m. ET (ABC, SN, CBC, TVAS) CAROLINA HURRICANES (M1) VS. VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS (P1) Vegas leads 1-0 Game 1: Vegas 5, Carolina 4 Game 2 odds on BetMGM [https://betmgmsporton.onelink.me/otUl/4rkbpwij]: Vegas (2.35/+140), Carolina (1.62/-165) Stanley Cup winner odds: Vegas (1.67/-150), Carolina (2.25/+125) - Aho, Hurricanes' Top Line Searches For Missing Spark After Losing Cup Final Opener To Golden Knights [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/aho-hurricanes-top-line-searches-for-missing-spark-after-losing-cup-final-opener-to-golden-knights] - Original Misfits Make It Happen [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vegas-golden-knights/players/original-misfits-make-it-happen] - 7 Takeaways: Hurricanes Lose Game 1 Of Stanley Cup Final [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/7-takeaways-hurricanes-lose-game-1-of-stanley-cup-final] - The Hockey News Big Show: How Are The Golden Knights Getting These Comeback Wins? [https://thehockeynews.com/news/podcast/the-hockey-news-big-show-how-are-the-golden-knights-getting-these-comeback-wins] - Who Will Score The Most Points, Goals In Stanley Cup Final? [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/who-will-score-the-most-points-goals-in-stanley-cup-final] NHL Playoffs 2026 Stanley Cup Final Schedule: Dates, Times, Where To Watch [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/0bca9855-f204-47b3-b9b2-ca4b835b040b.jpeg] NHL Playoffs 2026 Stanley Cup Final Schedule: Dates, Times, Where To Watch The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights are scheduled to begin the Stanley Cup final on June 2. [https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/nhl-playoffs-2026-stanley-cup-final-schedule-dates-times-where-to-watch] LEADING SCORERS 1. Mitch Marner, Vegas Golden Knights: 22 points, 17 games 2. Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights: 19 points, 17 games T-3. Taylor Hall, Carolina Hurricanes: 16 points, 14 games T-3. Nick Suzuki, Montreal Canadiens: 16 points, 19 games T-3. Lane Hutson, Montreal Canadiens: 16 points, 19 games -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free. [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/6cd04a4f-d49b-4efc-a6da-8112249533d5.jpeg] For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free. See more of The Hockey News on Google and save us as a preferred source [https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=thehockeynews.com]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum.
